Good luck with the op on your ticker old friend

Good luck with the op on your ticker
old friend. No doubt they’ll be quicker
than we comprehend. I’ll pretend
that that coded farewell which you penned
I gave only a cursory scan.
But please send me a note when you can.

Good luck with the op on your ticker
old friend. No doubt you will dicker
with God; I will send Him my thoughts
in addition: disbelief I’ll suspend
if it helps you get through this, old man.
And please send me a note when you can.

Good luck with the op on your ticker
old friend. We’ll be raising the liquor
and toasting your mend in no time,
I’ve no doubt. To your health we’ll attend,
and this time we will work out a plan.
So please send me a note when you can.

Good luck with the op on your ticker
old friend. Hope your doc’s worth his nicker –
hope your vessels flow slicker –
hope there’s more time together to spend.
For our water is thicker
than blood in the end:
you’ve been there throughout my lifespan.
Please send me a note when you can.